Final Third Game
Final Third Game
Set Up:
The teams play 5v5 plus one in the central zone with a neutral defender stationed inside of the penalty area. To score, the attackers must dribble the ball out of the central zone before they can shoot. The defender must stay inside the penalty area until the ball is dribbled across. Upon completion, the game is re-started in the central zone.
Coaching Points:
1. Dribbling - Go at the defender at speed and pressure him into an error.
2. 1v1 Attacking - Change speed and direction with the dribble to get the defender to commit first.
3. Finishing - Fake shots are very effective inside of the penalty area as this is the defender's biggest concern.
Progressions:
1. Extend the central zone all the way up to the 18, making it more difficult for the attacker to dribble in.